This video demonstrates how the surgical team managed to save an elderly woman who presented initially with tamponade and contained aortic rupture, but subsequently developed frank aortic rupture. The patient underwent aortic root and hemi-arch replacement under this critical circumstance. The patient had a full recovery without any neurological complications.
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Aorta
June 19, 2024
Dr. Vince Gaudiani introduces his series on different techniques for aortic root reconstruction.
June 14, 2024
This video demonstrates dissection of the visceral pericardium for ascending aortic and hemiarch replacement.
June 14, 2024
Prof. Tristan Yan demonstrates the importance of the visceral pericardium in addressing type A aortic dissection.
June 13, 2024
This paper reports the interim findings from the clinical registry that was initiated after FDA approval to validate the findings of the 386 PROACT trial for the On-X aortic valve. The original trial showed that low dose warfarin (INR range 1.5-2.0) and aspirin were safe starting at least three months after On-X aortic valve implantation.
June 7, 2024
Prof. Tristan Yan details the history of aortic surgery. Stay tuned for more videos from Prof. Yan on essential aortic procedures.
June 5, 2024
This video shows the case of a patient in Ghana who underwent a redo sternotomy and then a Bentall's operation for a dilated aortic root with severe regurgitation.
June 3, 2024
In this video, surgeons demonstrate aortic hemiarch replacement without the use of hypothermic circulatory arrest.
May 30, 2024
This video describes the in-house construction of an LVAD plug for closure of a left ventriculotomy following explantation.
May 29, 2024
This video demonstrates repair of a chronically dissected ascending aortic aneurysm.